Repair The Cause
- If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
- If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
- separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
- insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or urethane tape. A Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
100x135 mm (3.94x5.31 in)/60x85 mm (2.36x3.35 in)/15x25 mm (0.59x0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50x50 mm (1.97x1.97 in)/10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50x50 mm (1.97x1.97 in) INSULATOR (Light foam block)
30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30x50 mm (1.18x1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
15x25 mm (0.59x0.98 in) pad/5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll. The following materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles. UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
100x135 mm (3.94x5.31 in)/60x85 mm (2.36x3.35 in)/15x25 mm (0.59x0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50x50 mm (1.97x1.97 in)/10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50x50 mm (1.97x1.97 in) INSULATOR (Light foam block)
30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30x50 mm (1.18x1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
15x25 mm (0.59x0.98 in) pad/5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll. The following materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles. UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
NOTE:
Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.